R & D/Analytical Resources

Research and development newFull service process labs, testing facilities and analytical capabilities

Ampacet helps you find solutions to improve production and product quality. We test under real world conditions to deliver a customer-focused approach. Ampacet’s Research and Development center offers complete testing facilities with process labs, a physical testing lab and an analytical lab. Additional testing capabilities are available at Ampacet facilities around the globe and with our industrial and academic partners. 

Process Labs

  • Twin and single screw extruders
  • Banbury mixers
  • Monolayer blown film lines
  • 3-layer A/B/C blown film line
  • Monolayer cast film line
  • Xenon arc, QUV weathering
  • Injection molding
  • Elemental Nitrogen Analyzer
Physical Testing Lab

  • Instron, blocking force
  • Coefficient of friction
  • Static decay, resistivity
  • Haze / LTM / Gloss
  • Optical microscopes
  • Tensile/elongation
  • Capillary rheology
  • Notched Izod impact
  • Antifog testing

Analytical Lab

  • Differential scanning calorimeter
  • Thermogravimetic analyzer
  • Gas chromatography
  • High performance liquid chromatography
  • Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer
  • Ultraviolet/Visible Spectroscopy
  • Moisture analyzer
  • Elemental Nitrogen Analyzer